Good grief, chill out man. "Dumbaszz....freaking...a-hole"...it's obvious who is spazzing out here.
Reads like you are going to blow a gasket.
The links you posted say little about Leica's 'R' offering, they show specs, but not more detail. At least the link I opened didn't.
I called Neil (longtime sales in sport optics at Cameraland) and as of 1:30 PT today he didn't even know they existed, they haven't even shipped to Cameraland yet.
Best I can tell they are similar to the fist generation non-HD Geovid fitted with the "R" angle compensation. Leica is probably trying to save a buck with the lenses and still offer a quality rf with angle comp.
I realize that you aren't asking about demos or HD-R glass--I get it.
For those here now learning about the latest "R" model as I am, you may want to consider Doug's demo HD-R model for the same money (or damn close) as these new "R's"...
Most here know that Doug's demos are new units that got taken along for a ride to shows etc.
If the HD-R can be had for the same money as this latest incarnation, it seems like a no-brainer for the higher quality glass.
Broomd
Jeezus you're a little girl. Post after post talking down to me, explaining how the Geovid R's were FLOURITE and I'm an idiot for even thinking of comparing the glass to a Conquest HD. You finally figured out you were wrong but aren't man enough to admit it - Hilarious!
Perhaps you can share Doug's post from 2 weeks ago with Neil:
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...6_SHOT_Show_report_from_Cam#Post10887893 Along this same line of "Leica reduces prices" is their new Leica Geovid -R Series Rangefinder Binoculars. These are available in Yards or Meter specific and range in price from $1749.00 for the 8x42's, $1799.00 for the 10x42's, $2199.00 for the 8x56 (I've never seen the appeal of the 8x56) and $2499.00 for the 15x56's.
Great price point as I was getting embarrassed quoting people close to and over $3000.00 for a premium rangefinder binocular. These are worth a look for sure. No chit? They're a new model? Only people that have been to trade shows might have had a chance to get their hands on them? You're a real rocket surgeon!
Don't forget, you're not gonna waste any more of your time (talking about the wrong products in a thread where you're completely clueless even though it's repeatedly pointed out to you)....
David
